October 10th is the last day, for now, that this exam will be available. There is a potential that it may be extended.
We have 257 remaining registrations, as of yesterday, and I'm hoping they will all be taken in the next two days.
In case you want to try this exam, here are the pertinent details one more time.
Register for Beta Exam 71-433: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development - Beginning September 19, 2008.
You are invited to take beta exam 71-433: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development. If you pass the beta exam, the exam credit will be added to your transcript and you will not need to take the exam in its released form. The results will not appear on your transcript until several weeks after the final form of the exam is released. The 71-xxx identifier is used for registering for beta versions of MCP exams, when the exam is released in its final form the 70-xxx identifier is used for registration.
71-433: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development counts as credit towards the following certification(s).
· Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2008, Database Development (earned when passing 70-433)
· Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer 2008. In order to earn this certification you must also pass exam 70-451: PRO: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Designing and Optimizing Database Solutions.
Find exam preparation information: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/exams/70-433.mspx
Availability
Registration begins: September 19, 2008
Beta exam period runs: September 22, 2008– October 10, 2008
Receiving this invitation does not guarantee you a seat in the beta; we recommend that you register immediately. Beta exams have limited availability and are operated under a first-come-first-served basis. Once all beta slots are filled, no additional seats will be offered.
Testing is held at Prometric testing centers worldwide, although this exam may not be available in all countries (see Regional Restrictions). All testing centers will have the capability to offer this exam in its live version.
Regional Restrictions: India, Pakistan, China
Registration Information
Please use the following promotional code when registering for the exam: F589G You must register at least 24 hours prior to taking the exam.
To register in North America, please call:
· Prometric: (800) 755-EXAM (800-755-3926)
Outside the U.S./Canada, please contact:
· Prometric: http://www.register.prometric.com/ClientInformation.asp
Test Information and Support
You are invited to take this beta exam at no charge. You will be given four hours to complete the beta exam. Please plan accordingly.
Gerry
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Too late, it's not possible to schedule it any more :-(. I hope you're going to extend it.
Thanks for the reminder! Just scheduled my exam for tomorrow. :)
Wrote it yesterday. :-) Fairly easy, just a little too much XML for my tastes. (ie I need to study up on XML more)
Is 70-451 still coming as a beta or has it been and gone?
Hi Gail,
Thanks for the feedback.
70-451 did end on September 30, sorry.
Hi Gerry;
I was supposed to take the exam yesterday but when I went to the center in the morning I was informed that the internet connection was down and that due to problems with their isp it would not be resolved until Monday. I couldn't reschedule to another center because in Mauritius we have only one functioning center (1 out of 3). I was really interested in taking this exam.
Regards
Shivam
...I hope you're going to extend it.
Hi Shivam,
Sorry to hear about that. I can't count the many times technical issues have given me exam problems in the past as well.
Once we look at the numbers today, we will decide if we need to extend this beta.
I will make an announcement on this blog for the extension.
Thanks Gerry. Guess I'll have to pay for it when it comes out. ;-)
Was it a restricted beta for that exam? I saw the announcements for 450 and 452 (and wrote 450), but saw no announcement for 451.
451 wasn't restricted but I think it was announced on the beta exam blog and not here. Likely my fault for missing that one.
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